Whether you're a seasoned chef serving gourmet meals or a struggling chef throwing away burnt eggs and toast, 29 Cooks in Upper Milford Township is here to help. The catering and culinary center, which opened April 22, is for all skill levels - from modern-day Julia Childs and aspiring Emeril Lagasses to titans of takeout and masters of the microwave. "Everyone has something to learn here," said Cindie Feldman, who co-owns 29 Cooks with her husband, Kevin. "And for the people who say, 'I can't learn or I can't cook,' I say to them, 'Of course you can!

Quakertown Community School District parents attending a special town hall Thursday night overwhelmingly said they'd prefer traditional redistricting to ease overcrowding over the current open-area system. More than 100 people attended the first of four town-hall style meetings held at Strayer Middle School. The meetings are aimed at introducing newly appointed substitute Superintendent William Harner to community members and to explore various issues the Quakertown faces. Harner replaced Superintendent Lisa Andrejko, who retired in January citing health reasons.

State police in Bucks County are investigating a series of burglaries of homes along Allentown Road in Milford Township. According to news releases from state police at Dublin, four homes were entered last Thursday between 5:45 a.m. and 11:55 p.m. Burglaries occurred in homes in the 2200 and 2400 blocks of Allentown Road, the 1800 block of Cassel Road and the 2020 block of Rosedale Road. A pry bar or other type tool was used to enter the homes, state police said. Various items, including flat-panel televisions, cash, collector coins, a laptop computer and a .38-caliber handgun were reported taken.

On Nov. 5, there was an article on Jack Merritt of Milford Township. Mr. Merritt is a real-life angel, giving up his time to fly dogs in need to new homes. The story was very uplifting. There are people who do care and go out of their way to help others in need. Mr. Merritt is doing what he loves most, flying and helping dogs find new homes. Mr. Merritt is a true flying angel. Dorothy Minnich Whitehall Township

Since St. Luke's University Health Network bought 30 acres in the larger Milford Village development in 2011, hospital officials have been silent on their next step. There has been talk that St. Luke's Hospital-Quakertown might be relocated to Milford Village, and hospital officials have acknowledged a move is possible. But when recently asked about the property, hospital President John Sylvia had this to say: "St. Luke's is in the process of developing conceptual, long-term plans for the property.

A 69-year-old Lower Milford Township woman reported between $7,000 and $8,000 was stolen from her home in late July or early this month. Judith A. Mumbauer reported the theft to state police at Fogelsville. According to a news release from state police, the cash was taken between 11 a.m. July 20 and 11 p.m. Friday from her home in the 4500 block of County Line Road. — Tracy Jordan

A car slammed into boulders beside Beck Road in Upper Milford Township injuring two Wescosville men Saturday, state police at Fogelsville reported. Tyler Lee Delong, 18, was driving north on Route 29 when a vehicle crossed in front of him on Beck Road. Delong swerved to avoid a collision and lost control of his vehicle, which crossed the southbound lanes of Route 29, police said. Delong's vehicle struck two large boulders with its passenger side, flew into the air and rolled end over end for 70 feet before coming to rest, police said.

An 87-year-old Quakertown-area woman reported a robbery Thursday afternoon. A news release said property was removed from the woman about 3 p.m., and the person or persons responsible fled in an unknown direction. The woman lived in the 2400 block of John Fries Highway (Route 663) in Milford Township, which is the address of the LifeQuest Nursing Center. No other details were available. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 215-249-9191. Tracy Jordan

According to PennDot, there is an accident on Pennsylvania Turnpike I-476 north at milepost 53.1, between Exit 44 in Milford Township and Exit 56 in South Whitehall Township. The left lane is blocked. Motorists should use caution and expect delays while traveling through the area.

A December traffic incident involving a school bus has led a group of parents in Milford Township to push the Quakertown Community School District to address ongoing safety concerns at their stop. Brett Bauz, acting as a spokesman for parents of about 20 children, said parents want the district to move the bus stop on Allentown Road "about 1,200 feet" to a safer spot. The stop is at Streamview Way. The bus picks up children at 8:35 a.m. to take them to Pfaff and Tohickon Valley elementary schools.